Statement of Privacy

Privacy Policy

Special Olympics Washington ("SOWA," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit this website or engage with us regarding the Dream House Raffle.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• ZIP code or general location information
• Information submitted through contact forms or raffle inquiries
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

This website does not process raffle ticket payments online.

Raffle Transactions

In accordance with Washington State law, raffle ticket purchases are not conducted through this website.

Raffle ticket transactions are completed offline via authorized methods such as phone, mail or fax.

If you request raffle information through this website, we may collect contact information in order to respond to your inquiry.

Payment information provided through authorized offline methods is handled in accordance with internal security procedures and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Payment information is processed promptly and is not retained longer than necessary to complete the transaction and comply with recordkeeping requirements.

Raffle operations are conducted in compliance with Washington State Gambling Commission regulations.

We use personal information to:

• Respond to raffle inquiries
• Process authorized raffle transactions conducted offline
• Provide updates related to the raffle or Special Olympics Washington programs
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

If you choose to receive communications from us, you may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our messages.

If you have opted in to receive text communications, you may opt out by replying STOP. Message and data rates may apply.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties.

We may disclose information if required by law or regulatory authority.

Cookies and Website Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and understand visitor engagement.

Microsoft Clarity

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to analyze how visitors interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay tools. This helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, please review the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While we take appropriate measures to protect information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

Your Rights and Contact Information

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting:

Special Olympics Washington
sowa@sowa.org

We will respond in accordance with applicable law.